Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Crews are finishing the WildSlide snow tubing project at Mount Rose and it will open for Thanksgiving. The site features a 700-foot slope, a dual conveyor lift, a lodge and a parking lot — a development welcomed by local residents. KRNV
- ➤ On September 30, locals expressed excitement about the new arena at GSR—many shared their positive reaction to the project. 2NEWS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ GSR broke ground on a new arena — the casino resort released new renderings that show the project design and planned layout. 2NEWS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Virginia City will host the only outhouse races in the U.S. this weekend—an event that began as a protest. 2NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Washoe County School District is reviewing administrative costs—along with consolidating schools—to address a budget deficit that could reach up to $18 million later this year. 2NEWS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nevada Department of Transportation is checking its equipment, ordering salt, and building stockpiles of supplies to get the roads ready for the first snowfall. Assistant District Engineer Andrew Lawrence said the team carefully measures how much salt to use so the roads stay safe—drivers are asked to take only essential trips while crews work. 2NEWS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The CDC announced that a listeria outbreak—linked to recalled ready-to-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart, Trader Joe's, Kroger and Albertsons—affected 15 states with 20 confirmed infections, including one case in Nevada, which resulted in four deaths and nearly two dozen hospitalizations. Reno Gazette Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Groundbreaking for a new arena at GSR took place on Sep 30 — the project has begun — and the facility will house the Nevada men's basketball team. 2NEWS
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Training Firefighters to Win on the Fireground
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Grand Sierra Resort and Casino — $425 — Transform firefighter training with innovative strategies to enhance performance on the fireground.
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Chase Petra Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Holland Project — $18 – $20 — Experience the growth and evolution of Chase Petra's music at their latest live performance.
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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Tribute Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Grand Theater — Tickets available — Experience the magic of Fleetwood Mac's music performed by the acclaimed tribute band.
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Lakeview Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Virginia Street Brewhouse — $20.00 – $86.03 — Experience the breakout Nashville country duo Lakeview in an evening of blue-collar charm and music.
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Russell Dickerson Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theater — Tickets available — Experience the infectious energy and chart-topping hits of this country music superstar.
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